Title: Lower Hilton Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lower Hilton Cottage Cottage in Ardgay with kitchen and fireplace ![Dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68750000/68746200/68746141/27f47503.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68750000/68746200/68746141/976c8128.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68750000/68746200/68746141/b3686c1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68750000/68746200/68746141/52dec043.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68750000/68746200/68746141/de45f627.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Lower Hilton Cottage, a hidden gem in the Northern Highlands of Scotland. This heritage croft cottage is surrounded by woodland and offers clear views to rugged hills and the Kyle of Sutherland, perfect for those who want an outstanding Scottish Highlands retreat surrounded by nature. With its Scandi interiors, wood burner, American Fridge Freezer with dishwasher and washing machine in the kitchen. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lower Hilton Cottage Lower Hilton Cottage is a hidden gem in the Northern Highlands of Scotland. On-trend Scandi interiors go perfectly with this heritage croft cottage that’s just over a hundred years old. It’s a dream of a holiday home.. The cottage location is the epitome of the Highlands. Just out of the hamlet of Culrain where there’s a castle, Lower Hilton Cottage is surrounded by woodland and has clear views to rugged hills and the Kyle of Sutherland, a river estuary that feeds into the Dornoch Firth. It’s an incredibly quiet location, with wildlife all around, and has that elusive undiscovered feel that everybody wants in the Highlands. If you want an outstanding Scottish Highlands retreat surrounded by nature, then Lower Hilton Cottage is the place for you. Entering the cottage at the back door, which is most convenient, you’re met with a great dining space with rooms off in all directions. There’s a stunning double bedroom, spacious yet cosy living room with roaring wood burner and views out to hills and the estuary, the family bathroom and lovely, characterful kitchen. The stairs up from the dining space lead to two great bedrooms. Views out of the double-aspect bedrooms are outstanding. Outside there’s an unfenced mature garden that is mostly laid to lawn. There’s space to sit out and soak up whatever the Scottish weather has to offer. From the cottage there are many fantastic hiking, mountain biking and road cycling routes to enjoy, and you’ll have the places all to yourself, unlike many other parts of Scotland. The area around Lower Hilton Cottage is authentic Highlands. There’s world-class salmon fishing on local rivers (permits available for very reasonable rates) and the links golf courses nearby are also world famous, most notably Royal Dornoch but the James Braid courses of Golspie and Brora are gems that any golfer will enjoy. Beyond the hamlet of Culrain and Carbisdale Castle, which is the most recent castle built in Scotland in 1905, the village of Ardgay is only ten minutes down the road. Here you’ll find a small, useful shop. Across the Kyle of Sutherland only fifteen minutes from the cottage you will find more services, including a butcher and bar/restaurant. Lovely Dornoch is only a twenty five-minute drive, and Tain where you’ll find the Glenmorangie Distillery is about the same. Both places are well worth exploring during your stay, with Dornoch likely to be a highlight of your holiday. You have the NC500 easily accessible to the east near Dornoch and Tain, but you can also drive the interior roads via Lairg (crossroads of the Highlands) to reach the north and west coasts -again joining up with the NC500- very easily. The cottage is an excellent base for those adventurers amongst you. Lower Hilton Cottage offers one of the best interiors you’ll find in a holiday home. The minimalist, white, Scandi design is simply perfect. It’s so good in fact, you may shy away from heading out to explore the surroundings at all! !. 3 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner Dining room. Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note no children under the age of 12 years old. Free WiFi No children under 12 years old. EPC Rating = D Letting licence no.: HI00921F ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Fishing ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118800000/118799600/118799544/82f7edaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cook’s Apartmen - UK48668 Lairg - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=118799544&PinnedHotelID=118799544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118110000/118100300/118100238/0b4f3e7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Migdale Heights - Luxury Cabins in The Highlands Ardgay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=118100238&PinnedHotelID=118100238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32926200/32926184/873a2b91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom accommodation in Rosehall, near Lairg Rosehall, near Lairg - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=32926184&PinnedHotelID=32926184&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32924100/32924035/30454f45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom accommodation in Rosehall, near Lairg Rosehall, near Lairg - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=32924035&PinnedHotelID=32924035&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number HI00921F If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 3 Bedroom Accommodation in Culrain Lairg 3 bedroom accommodation in Culrain, Lairg Ardgay 3 bedroom accommodation in Culrain, Lairg Cottage 3 bedroom accommodation in Culrain, Lairg Cottage Ardgay su-UK34105-UK34105 ## About the area Located in Ardgay, this cottage is in a rural area. Ravens Rock Gorge and Royal Dornoch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve and Kyle of Sutherland. [Visit our Culrain travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Culrain.dx6059324) [View more Cottages in Culrain](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Culrain-Cottages.d6059324-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.91594%2C-4.41587&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5EVdl-CNGKfVphibR5A9ZzMQVxg=) Culrain, Lairg ### What's nearby - Carbisdale Castle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Bonar Bridge - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles - Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles - Skibo Castle - 23 min drive - 17.8 miles - Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 29 min drive - 22.6 miles ### Getting around - Culrain Station - 9 min walk - Inverness (INV) - 88 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Ardgay Stores and Highland Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Takeaway - ‬8 min drive - ‪Kyle of Sutherland Hub - ‬7 min drive - ‪Crannag Bistro - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mac & Wild Falls of Shin - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lower Hilton Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lower Hilton Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lower Hilton Cottage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lower Hilton Cottage located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carbisdale Castle and Kyle of Sutherland. Bonar Bridge and Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km). Culrain Station is 9 minutes by foot and Invershin Station is 21 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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